Retail industry

Nanook of the North walks again

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Snowshoeing has become an extremely popular winter sport in the US. Latest snowshoes make use of advanced technology, and are made from titanium and synthetic polymers. The El Nino weather system is expected to boost the popularity of snowshoeing even further by producing extremely heavy falls of snow in the western states of the US. It is relatively easy to learn the technique required for snowshoeing, and snowshoeing offers an enjoyable physical challenge.

A spot of tic tac, anyone?

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There are a number of basic techniques that must be mastered by those who wish to learn to snowboard competently. These include using the edge of the board to control your descent and turning the board. It is inevitable that novice snowboarders will fall over a great deal, and it takes some practice before a sequence of turns can be accomplished. Snowboarders must also learn to use drag-lifts, as it is very common for drag-lifts to trip up snowboarders.

On the boards: a fun-free ride

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Ski equipment retailer Snow + Rock undertakes extensive testing before it decides which equipment to stock in its stores and to sell through its mail-order catalogue. It has been testing equipment for the 1997-1998 season in St Anton, Austria. The equipment has been tested by senior Snow + Rock staff, with manufacturers being invited to view the testing. Snow + Rock believes that it is the only company in the world to test ski equipment in this way.